I worked here as a temp years ago. Great work environment, nice people, excellent training. Was given the opportunity to learn and do many new things there. Mostly I called to check peoples references and verify resume accuracy. Very interesting experience.

Cons

I cant think of any one thing I didn't like about working at this office. Wonderful company.

There are some great people and some not so great people. It looks good on a resume.

Cons

The management is young and unpofessional. They under pay--you will make 1.5 times the salary anywhere else. They do not promote from within. Limited upward mobility. They treat you like a child giving you 3 minutes per hour for personal time such as going to the restroom. No more than 5% personal time per week. The politics are horrendous.

I have been working at Putnam Investments full-time (less than a year)

Pros

~ 401k~ 18 vacation days (fulltime)~ This position is perfect for an intern but NOT a recent college graduate~ Yummy cafe (Andover)

Cons

~ Attached to a computer that keeps track of every move you make.~ Only work a 7.5 hour day.~ 37.5 hour work week.~ No more than $31,000 a year~ Weekly pulled calls based on quality (Dalbar awards - nothing to do with financial information or the market).~ Quality is based solely on please and thank you’s, no more than 10 seconds of dead air, did I ask them 3 times if I could assist them further, did I give them an account balance even though they didn’t ask…?

Advice to ManagementAdvice

Relax management. Supervisors, technical coordinators, and managers need to understand that life happens. People get sick, there is going to be traffic, you might over sleep, you will have a family emergency, etc.

I have been working at Putnam Investments as an intern (more than a year)

Pros

Amazing supervisors that serve more as mentors, great group work ethic it's all about working together to bring the best service to the client. Great growth opportunities and it's encouraged by your supervisors! They hire truly wonderful people, always a happy and positive work environment

Cons

Unless you are a stickler with being early and on time to the minute you will not be successful in this role.